Spelling Rules for Kids Book 1: American Spelling Ages 7+ (Spelling Rules for Kids (American spelling))

Spelling Rules for Kids Book 1 is a colorful, useful look at some important spellings and grammar for kids who are aged 7 and over. Knowing spelling rules, and their exceptions, is important because they help kids understand why there are “strange” letter patterns, which can help them understand and spell a word, and this can also help their reading and build your vocabulary, too. write — writing (Drop the “e” rule) run — runner (1:1:1 doubling up rule) happy — happier (-y to “i” rule) box — boxes (Adding -es rule) love — lovely (Adding -ly rule) This book not only explains the rules but also the history behind unusual spellings and why some spelling don’t match the pronunciation. Joanne Rudling has been a teacher, lecturer and teacher trainer for twenty-three years and has written numerous books and online courses on spelling, punctuation, and the history of spelling. She’s the owner of the spelling website www.howtospell.co.uk. Her other books For Kids Spelling Tricks and Rules for 3rd-4th Graders: To learn, improve, & have fun with spelling Spelling Patterns and Rules for 5th Graders: To learn, improve & have fun with spelling For Adults Spelling Rules Workbook (a step-by-step guide to the rules of English spelling) Spelling Strategies & Secrets: the essential spelling guide The Reasons Why English Spelling is So Weird and Wonderful (ebook) How to Spell the 20 Most Commonly Misspelled Words Punctuation Guide and Workbook